In “Kitchen Confidential,” Anthony Bourdain famously said that stock is one of the biggest differences between restaurant cooking and home cooking. It’s the secret ingredient that adds depth, intensity, and structure to any dish. Don’t […]
A knife might be the best gift to give someone in your knife that cooks– from the total amateur to the professional chef. A good knife is truly the difference between vegetable prep being fun […]
Buying a cookbook as a gift for the food nerd in your life can be intimidating. It seems there are now 5011 cookbooks for every niche diet, cuisine, and interest out there, from “50 Shades […]
Whether you are looking for a hot scone or a plate full of eggs and bacon, a breakfast place is the perfect spot for a hearty meal or an afternoon pick-me-up — and February is […]
Spring is just around the corner, which means now is an ideal time to deep clean your refrigerator. But first, let’s answer the obvious question: Why clean out your fridge? Marie Kondo would agree that […]
We all love citrus fruits, but how often do you use all of the peels? In the spirit of #NewYearNoWaste, we wanted to share one of the easiest ways to use citrus peels and keep […]
Finding the time to cook healthy meals can be tough — often, you find yourself at work hungry without many nutritional options around you. It can be tempting to grab a burger on your way […]
Eating “ugly” produce is only part of the battle when it comes to reducing waste in our lives. What we do with our vegetable peels, scraps, and trimmings is just as important. So it’s no […]
How many times have you reached into your fridge and found some sad, stale, forgotten ingredient or a Tupperware full of a mystery meal from yesteryear? We all have those humbling moments when we realize […]
A smart friend of mine keeps falling for gimmicky fad diets. A while back, he told me he couldn’t eat beans. When I asked why, he said, “Cause I heard there’s lectins in beans.” “OK, […]
Want your family to eat more vegetables and not complain about it? Our friend Pam Farley of the Brown Thumb Mama is sharing her tricks on how she gets her family to eat more vegetables! Here are […]
There’s nothing more fun than learning to love a new vegetable. Sometimes all we need to incorporate a new veggie into our kitchen rotation is some helpful context. So, if you’re not already cooking with […]
Spaghetti pie might sound strange, but once you give it a try, you’ll add it to the dinner rotation, especially on nights when you feel like you have no time, no patience and no idea […]
Let’s face it, they don’t teach us how to cook with artichokes in school, which is a real shame since these fancy flowers from the Mediterranean happen to be one of the best parts about […]
Whether it’s fries or frappuccinos, there’s no shortage of fast food available for Americans to choose from. In fact, there are more than 200,000 fast food restaurants in the United States, and it’s estimated that […]
Ever have too many onions on hand? It happens to all of us, but the good news is that there’s an easy way around it. Did you know that frozen onions store well and are […]
With the Super Bowl coming up, it’s time to start planning a killer menu. The key to a successful party is loads of appetizers. No one wants to sit at the table with a knife […]
If you’ve tried making a kale salad, you’ve probably been told to “massage” it by some well-meaning relative or BuzzFeed article. You probably wondered: why does a fibrous kale deserve such an extravagant spa treatment? […]
Making your own salad dressing can be revolutionary for your palate and the planet. Here are 4 reasons that you should always make your own at home: Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. It helps prevent plastic […]
Lemons have so much to give – much more than just their delightful juice! Our friend Pam Farley of Brown Thumb Mama shared some awesome tips about how she uses her lemon peels. Now, instead of throwing […]
There are some people that don’t need recipes for radishes and just snack on them raw like apples. For many of us, however, they can be hard to love, a little too tough, funky, and […]
The Super Bowl is fast approaching and it’s nice to have a few go-to recipes for the big day. I love these wings because they are fast, easy and don’t require a deep fryer. The […]
Three years ago, we found out that my daughter is hypoglycemic and has Celiac’s disease. This meant that we were going to have to completely revamp the way we thought about food. We had to […]
Eggplant is delicious cooked properly but can also be a handful to deal with. We’ve all had good eggplant in a restaurant and then faced tough questions when trying to replicate the magic at home. […]
Going out to eat is expensive — and while ordering in may seem like a more affordable — and convenient — alternative, the costs can really add up, especially if you get takeout often. But, […]
Making jam is a simple way to use up big hauls of summer produce, and a great use of bruised items that might otherwise go to waste. It’s especially awesome as a way to eat […]
When the weather cools down, our ovens heat up. High-heat techniques start sounding a lot more appealing when the AC isn’t on full blast. Baking and roasting are kitchen standbys, but there are even more […]
Soup is a little like the perfect partner – low maintenance, flexible, and accommodating. Jokes aside, soup really can be the busy cooks best friend. Once you’ve got the basics down, it’s an endlessly variable […]
There’s a reason why chefs-in-training start with knife skills. Having a handle on how to use a knife safely and efficiently is one of the best ways to boost your confidence in the kitchen and […]
Your knife is the tool you use most in the kitchen and when you give a little to your knives, they give a lot back! A sharp knife isn’t just faster and easier to use, […]